Application · Virtual fencing
Move the fence, not the posts.
Draw grazing boundaries in the Herdwize platform. Once cattle are trained, the GC010 collar keeps them inside with its buzzer and a multi-level electric stimulus, without building new fence lines.
Why integrators lead with virtual fencing
- Rotational and strip grazing without building new fence lines
- Keep cattle away from creeks, crops and hazards
- Adjust boundaries from the dashboard as pasture conditions change
- The same collar also tracks location, activity and temperature
How it works
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Draw the boundary
Set the virtual fence on the map in the Herdwize platform.
- 02
Train the herd
Cattle need a training period to learn what the buzzer means before the virtual fence replaces a physical one.
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Collar responds at the boundary
Near the boundary the GC010 sounds its buzzer and can apply an electric stimulus, with several stimulus levels available.
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Watch it from the dashboard
See every animal against the fence on the map, with alerts for animals outside the boundary.
What you get
1–2.5 m GPS
GC010 positions are accurate to 1–2.5 m and can be reported as often as every minute.
Multi-level stimulus
Several stimulus levels, alongside an audio cue from the built-in buzzer.
Private LoRa network
Reports through a Herdwize gateway up to 5 km away in open terrain, with no cellular plan.
More than a fence
The same collar measures temperature and steps; estrus detection is available as an option.
Solar, 5-year life
A built-in solar panel and 10,000 mAh battery mean no regular recharging.
Anti-tamper
Anti-tamper design and an anti-removal function, like every Herdwize collar.
Trained on a visible fence first
During training, cattle learn the cue next to a fence they can see. After that, the boundary lives on the map.
Recommended collars
Virtual fencing with a stimulus needs the GC010. Every other Herdwize GPS collar can still raise geofence alerts when an animal leaves a boundary.
Good to know
- Training comes first: cattle must learn the buzzer cue before you rely on a virtual boundary.
- Check local animal-welfare rules for electric-stimulus collars before you deploy.
- Plan gateway coverage so the whole grazing area is within about 5 km of a LoRa gateway in open terrain.
Frequently asked questions
Which collar do I need for virtual fencing?
Do cattle need training?
How strong is the stimulus?
Can I change a fence once it is set?
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